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T540 KTW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,066 mi
Last recorded118,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 KTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 116,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 113,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 104,235 miles

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust box mount corroded

stone chip in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,195 miles

Advive, Slight missfire as the HT leads are arking.

Both front wiper blades split.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,032 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 92,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear door stiff to open

Fail 23 Sep 2008 88,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 88,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 75,480 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,480 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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T540 KTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T540 KTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T540 KTW registered?

T540 KTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T540 KTW safe to buy?

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